Good morning, Fayetteville.

The city launched the Business Starter Kit to help Fayetteville residents start a business through free webinars and online resources developed with Startup Junkie Consulting.

The series runs from June 5 to June 18 and covers permits + local regulations for various industries.

Beechwood Hospitality began managing The Stonebreaker Hotel on Markham Hill in Fayetteville in late May + the 78-room boutique hotel features a restaurant and a members club connected to local culture.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport exceeded enplanement expectations, and on Monday Ashton Collier was promoted as its new chief financial officer (succeeding longtime CFO Tim O’Donnell) as board members approved connector road and terminal expansion plans near the airport.

The 22nd annual NWA Pride Parade, Trans March and festival will take place June 26-28 with events beginning Friday at 6 p.m. at the Upper Ramble (Dickson Street) and continuing Saturday with a main stage headlined by CeCe Peniston at 4:45 p.m. and a parade down Dickson Street.

Bryson Tiller will bring his Neo Trapsoul Tour to NW Arkansas this fall at Walmart AMP in Rogers — featuring performances with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz on Friday, Oct.

16; gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Fayetteville Public Schools began offering free summer meals Monday at four locations for anyone 18 and under; meals including lasagna, biscuits, applesauce and milk will be available on weekdays through July 31.

The program serves nearly 500 meals daily at sites such as the American Legion and Owl Creek Elementary.

Residents on lots of 10,000 sqft or more can now own small sheep after the City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday — the new rule sets breed and size limits and mirrors goat regulations, and it is effective immediately.

Freeman Health System completed its $110 million acquisition of Northwest Health on June 1, adding four hospitals, outpatient centers and 2,200 employees to its network in Bentonville, Springdale, Johnson and Siloam Springs.

The integration will maintain current insurance plans while marking its first expansion into Arkansas.

During an official visit this past weekend, Arkansas impressed 4-star prospect Karece Hoyt and raised its chances to recruit him as a linebacker.

Hoyt will decide between upcoming visits to Texas Tech and Baylor before summer ends.

Arkansas baseball season ended after a regional final loss to Kansas on May 31 at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, Kan.

The Razorbacks built an early 5-0 lead but gave up 11 runs in the middle innings as they wrapped up their season.

Big K.R.I.T. Album Release Event

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Cost info unavailable — Celebrate the release of Big K.R.I.T.'s new album '4eva Is A Mighty Long Time'.

Nike Volleyball Camp at University of Arkansas

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — University Recreation + Wellness — $455 — A girls volleyball camp for ages 10-14 focusing on skill development and leadership.

AdventureCon 2026: Board Game and Tabletop Convention

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Rogers Convention Center — $10 – $85 — A family-friendly gathering filled with over 300 games for board game enthusiasts of all ages.

The Smokehouse Players Benefit Performance of On Golden Pond

1-2:30 p.m. — Ozark Mountain Smokehouse — Donations accepted — Enjoy a heartfelt performance exploring love and forgiveness in later years.

Bats and Bluegrass Festival

5-9 p.m. — Illinois River Watershed Partnership — Free admission — Experience the magical emergence of gray bats alongside live bluegrass music in a unique Ozark celebration.

Pirates of Dinosaur Island!

12-2 p.m. — Gear Gaming - Fayetteville — Bring your water bottle — Adventure awaits with pirates and dinosaurs on a tropical island!

Summer Art Workshop: Drop-In Artsy Craftsy

1-3 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Create your own masterpiece with provided art supplies in a fun drop-in session.

Bob Dylan Concert

6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Walmart AMP — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan live in concert.